Chief Operating Officer

Our client is a global leader in peacebuilding, with a vision of a world where conflicts can be resolved without violence, and people work together to sustain peace. Operating across 15 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we partner with local communities to address the root causes of violence, foster inclusion, and promote sustainable solutions.

Chief Operating Officer
Global Peacebuilding Charity
London/Hybrid Working (minimum two days per week in the office).
Circa £95,000 per annum

We are seeking an exceptional Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead our global Finance and Operations functions, driving operational excellence and delivering strategic impact in line with our strategy. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will have oversight of the Finance, IT, People and Risk & Governance. You will play a central role in fostering collaboration across our distributed teams, and ensuring robust governance, financial oversight, and risk management.

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified CCAB (Chartered Accountant) and you will also bring:

• Proven senior strategic leadership experience within the UK charity sector.
• Strong operational and governance skills, with a track record of managing risk and compliance in complex environments.
• Exceptional ability to lead and motivate geographically distributed teams while fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture.
• Commitment to the charity's values, including gender equity, diversity, and anti-racism.

If you are an experienced and driven leader with a passion for peacebuilding and operational excellence, we encourage you to apply.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate, and we are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.

For further information and to apply please visit our dedicated recruitment website by clicking 'Apply Via Website'.

Recruitment Timeline

Deadline for applications: 2nd February 2025

Interview with Prospectus: w/c 3rd February 2025

Interviews with the Charity: w/c 17th and 24th February 2025